Services
How We Work - Our Process Plan
Free Consultation - We listen first, to you and your student.
Build the Strategy - Right-fit college list (academic, social, financial), realistic timeline, activity and essay direction, family communication.
Build the Connections - Coaching your student to authentically engage with admissions officers, regional reps, alumni, and campus communities at the schools that matter to them.
Apply with Confidence - Strategic calendar, authentic essays, completely reviewed application submissions.
Land Well - Decisions, financial aid, the choice itself, the transition.
What We Promise - Our Agreement Plan
We listen to your student first. Their voice leads the process
We protect your relationship with your child.
We tell you what we know, what we’ve observed, and what we can’t know for sure.
We coach the skill of authentic connection at every school.
Your student does the relationship-building in their own voice, on their initiative.
We help your student be more themselves, not less.
Our Service Packages
Our Service Packages
Grateful College Counseling offers three packages, depending on the student’s level in high school.
| Package | Early EdgeFreshmen / Sophomores | ComprehensiveSophomores / Juniors | Finish LineSeniors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting Started | |||
| Intake surveys — parents and students | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Overview of college admissions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review financial constraints / budget | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review transcripts, test scores and extracurriculars | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Letters of recommendation | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Learning Style and Career Exploration | |||
| Learning style assessments | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Career interest with YouScience | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Suggested majors | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Testing Plan | |||
| Review scores | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Take practice SAT / ACT | ✓ | ||
| Determine whether to go test optional | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Review of current test-optional landscape | ✓ | ✓ | |
| College Preferences and Research | |||
| Determine qualities important in a college | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Student portal for college research — CustomCollegePlan | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Start construction of college list | ✓ | ||
| College visit planning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Demonstrating interest to prospective colleges | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Essay Development | |||
| Brainstorm ideas and topics | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Draft and edit Common App essay | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Draft and edit supplemental essays | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Application Plan | |||
| Determine final college list | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Choose application round — EA, ED or RD | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Review deadlines and requirements | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Assist with financial aid options — FAFSA and CSS Profile | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Making the College Decision | |||
| Review acceptances | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Compare financial packages | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Accepted student events | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Advise on financial aid appeals | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Letter of continued interest for wait lists | ✓ | ✓ | |
